AFV Armoured Fighting Vehicles Embroidered British Army Proficiency Arm Badge
White on Khaki embroidered proficiency arm badge, hessian backed. In very good condition.
Considered by WODC 1957 - 1960 for drivers of armoured fighting vehicles / tanks / armoured cars etc., but thought to be unofficial. Scarce.
Edwards & Langley No 181 refers.
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Rhodesian Army Woven Staff / Colour Sergeants (SSgt/ CSgt) Chevrons Rank Arm Badge
Removed from uniform, one edge curled up but will flatten with a soft iron, some edge fraying otherwise in reasonable condition. Worn by the rank Staff Sergeant/ Colour Sergeant (SSgt/ CSgt) from the 1960s until 1980.
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Lewis Gunner / Light Machine Gunner Brass One Piece Proficiency Arm Sleeve Badge
One piece with two original loops to reverse (some service wear). Awarded initially to Lewis Gunners, its use post 1921 was extended to all light machine gunners.
Edwards & Langley No 57 refers.
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British Army 1st Class Machine Gunner / Machine Gun Marksman Gilding Metal One Piece Proficiency Arm Sleeve Badge
One piece with two original loops to reverse. First issued on the basis of fourteen per regiment and later to the MGC to users of the Vickers Machine Gun.
Edwards & Langley No 56A refers.
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WW2 Middle East / East African Theatre - E (English Speaker) Dark Blue Embroidered E on Khaki Drill Cloth Panel Proficiency / Trade Badge
A similar pattern but on a red disc was worn by Indian Troops, but given this is sewn on KD most likely worn by native troops with a good command of English in the Middle East / North African or East African campaigns. Panel is square and 5cms x 5cms. In good condition with some glue marks / paper stuck to reverse. Scarce.
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A small pair of silver bullion thread Territorial Force / Army officers T shoulder badges
A small pair at circa 1cms tall as worn on the mess dress and full dress cord epaulettes. In unissued condition complete with original paper backings.
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Victorian White Metal Victorian Majors Crown Rank Badge
An officer's silver plated crown with two original loops to the reverse. A separate internal retaining plate fitted to hold in place velvet cloth (originally red) but now worn and colour faded or caked with polish, otherwise in good condition.
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WW1 / WW2 Hotchkiss Gunner (Cavalry) Brass Two Part Proficiency Arm Sleeve Badge
As worn by the machine gun sections of both British and Indian Cavalry units during WW1 who were equipped with the light hotchkiss machine gun. Officially discontinued and replaced by the LG variety in 1921, but continued to be worn by some cavalry units until the were dismounted and in some cases this was not until 1940. The HF on hexagonal loops and the separate laurel wreath on round loops... read more
1st Class Machine Gunner / Machine Gun Marksman Brass One Piece Proficiency Arm Sleeve Badge
One piece with two original loops to reverse (some service wear). First issued on the basis of fourteen per regiment and later to the MGC to users of the Vickers Machine Gun.
Edwards & Langley No 56A refers.
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